My Plea to Hurricane Sandy, the Frankenstorm

Sandy, darling, did you have to pick Halloween for your arrival? Honestly, your timing could not be worse.

Not for the usual reasons.

Weather-wise, this is not the worst time of year for massive destruction and power outages. It is not unseasonably hot or cold. We recently restocked our water, flashlights and food so we were all set there too. The hundreds of wise trees near our house have obliged by dropping about every single leaf in the last two days. Trick or treating in the pitch dark with flashlights actually sounds kind of cool.

The problem, Sandy, is that we are right at the start of the busiest holiday season. I still have costumes to sew and I don’t want to do that by hand in the dark.

So, if you are looking for me during the power outage, I will be headed toward the nearest Michael’s store, where I will beg them to plug in a generator for my sewing machine. I’m sure to be joined by other moms armed with glue guns and other electric crafting supplies. Likely someone will be trying to bake cookies or cupcakes for the class Halloween party too.

Sandy, it would be the best “trick” to just bypass us without damage. We’ll leave candy on the porch for you on Halloween if you oblige.

*To all my Sandy-affected readers, may you be safe these next few days.